The mining company Vale is to start operations in Mozambique as South America’s largest economy steps up the scramble for Africa’s resources

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The Guardian Kashmir Avalanche Kills 16 Indian SoldiersWall Street JournalNEW DELHI—An avalanche in the mountains of Indian-controlled Kashmir killed 16 Indian soldiers and injured 17 others near a popular Himalayan ski resort Monday. A rescue team of the Indian Army sets out to help after an avalanche …Kashmir avalanche kills Indian troopsThe GuardianAvalanche kills 15 [...]

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Reuters Parliament backs Iran Pres. decision over 20% enrichmentPress TVIranian lawmakers have supported a decision by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to domestically enrich uranium to higher levels, saying it was an appropriate response to the growing Western pressure. Ahead of the 31st anniversary of the 1979 Islamic …New sanctions on Iran are only path left: GatesReutersWhy [...]

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The Guardian Analysis: Where does the Tea Party go from here?CNNEditor's note: CNN contributor John Avlon attended the Tea Party's first convention Friday and Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee. (CNN) — As the National Tea Party Convention concluded this weekend, it's clear that the …Tea Party Plots Its Next MoveWall Street JournalPresident Obama vs. Sarah Palin?ABC [...]

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London, Feb 8: England manager Fabio Capello has said that he does not plan any talks with new captain Rio Ferdinand until the England squad face Egypt next month.

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